In our Berlin to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 45 minutes, completing the 1047km route in 13h 34min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 34min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~184 kWh
- Distance: 1047km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 19min |
13h 34min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~188 kWh |
~188 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OTO Park Handlowy (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Krauz Oil (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka (40 min, 20% → 87%)
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Stop 4:
Norfa XL Bernotiškės (22 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
VS Express (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka Armii Krajowej (10 min, 30% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (33 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 45-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1047km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 1h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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